Learn from the Best
This 12-credit online certificate program, taught by Penn State’s nationally recognized meteorology department with more than 75 years of experience, can help you gain a deeper understanding of weather forecasting.
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Complete your Penn State course work at your own pace and 100% online.
Forecasting Education for Professionals and Enthusiasts Alike
As a student in this program, you can learn to:
- interpret publicly available weather data and analyze ongoing weather events
- forecast weather variables such as temperature, wind speed, or precipitation and apply your predictions to everyday situations
- use industry tools and proper terminology to communicate current and future weather conditions
- develop conceptual models describing the evolution and impact of significant weather events around the globe
Gain Skills to Analyze Weather and Climate
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Thanks to my time in this program, I have a greater ability to write serious technical research papers. I also developed a permanent connection to the professional meteorological community.